Discussion Forum: The Death Penalty
Whether or not the death penalty is an appropriate method of punishment for criminals who have committed violent crimes has long been debated. The death penalty is currently legal in 32 states.
The are many pros and cons as to the enforcement of the death penalty that are currently being debated. Many argue that the death penalty prevents criminals from committing violent acts because of the severe consequences that they will face. People against the death penalty argue that it is immoral to take the life of somebody.
Do you think that humans should have the power to kill somebody because of a crime that they have committed? Should criminals that have murdered innocent people be able to take advantage of all the benefits given when serving life in prison? Or do you believe that life in prison is actually a greater punishment than death?